 Our Top 6 picks for August rap/hip-hop releases include stuff from Talib Kweli, UGK, Killah Priest and more.
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Talib Kweli - Ear Drum
- Featuring a ton of big name guests such as Kanye West, UGK, Musiq,
Roy Ayers, Jean Grae, Raheem DeVaughn, Pete Rock and KRS-One, this set
is being called a "comeback" for the conscious Brooklyn emcee.
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UGK - Underground Kingz
- Featuring 32 new tracks, this chart-topping double-album boasts
collabos with T.I., Rick Ross, Slim Thug, Charlie Wilson, Raheem
DeVaughn, Three 6 Mafia, Willy D, OutKast, Kool G Rap, and Big Daddy
Kane. The set's also available in a limited-edition 26-song, two-CD
set, with a bonus DVD containing “Int’l Players Anthem (I Choose You)
featur. OutKast video and much more.
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Killah Priest - The Offering-
The Wu Tang affiliate continues his exploration of spiritual themes
with a Jesus-inspired cover and guests such as Nas, Immortal Technique,
Ras Kass, Canibus, Kurupt, Hell Razah and more.
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Boot Camp Clik - Casualties of War-
Buckshot, Sean Price, Smif N Wessun, Heltah Skeltah and O.G.C. return
with their 4th album following up their excellent 2006 release, Last
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Blu & Exile - Below the Heavens- Fans of Lupe Fiasco should like this brand of intelligent, entertaining, and downright good, hip-hop music.
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Public Enemy - How You Sell Soul to a Soulless People Who Sold Their Soul??? - After 2 decades in the game, PE still challenges listeners with hot beats and truth-filled, brutally good, relevant lyrics.
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